I recently had the opportunity to interview Lane Sander, Director of Renovate Counseling Services in Bluffton, IN. Renovate has partnered with Forgotten Children Worldwide and I was curious to hear why they chose to take this crucial step toward protecting and empowering vulnerable children. Lane generously shared his heart…read below. “In college, I realized that […]
Bluffton Family Eye Care Changes Lives in Uganda
Bluffton Family Eye Care recently partnered with Forgotten Children Worldwide to supply glasses for 47 children in Uganda. We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Matthew Mitchell and hearing him share the reasons he felt this project was important. When did you first get involved with Forgotten Children Worldwide? “I first got involved with FCW […]
Angie Topp and American Mortgage Assist Children in Uganda
Meet Angie…she is a mother of three, but each of her children was born on a different continent. When she and her husband, Dean, adopted their youngest two children, they experienced first-hand the suffering that vulnerable children face all over the world. “I definitely have a heart for at-risk children, whether it be on a […]
First Annual 75-minute Packing Challenge
Thank you to each of you who participated, your businesses, employees, etc. for taking part in our 2018 75-minute Packing Challenge! We were astounded by the turnout and the amount of clothing that was sorted and packed. As a result of your efforts, we ran out of clothes, ran out of bags, ran out of […]
Pettibones Receive Distinguished Volunteer Award
The Distinguished Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to individuals who manifest a godly, sacrificial spirit that distinguishes them from the masses. Recipients of the Distinguished Volunteer Award possess the following characteristics: A spirit of genuine humility A can-do spirit and willingness to serve behind the scenes when needed A passion for the ministry […]
Business of the Year Award Recipient 2018
The Business of the Year Award is presented to a business that fully embraces the mission of FCW and invests financial resources and human resources into fulfilling the Biblical call to care for the orphan and widow. This year’s recipient has gone above and beyond by giving back and sponsoring FCW events/our garage sales. This […]
Ann Sparks Receives “Timothy Award”
This year we have created a new annual award to be given to an individual who displays leadership coupled with a servant’s heart. Recipients of the Timothy Award mirror the character of Timothy as found in the New Testament. Philippians 2:20-22 reads: “I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare. All […]
Buy a Brick, Build a Home
Fort Wayne’s Christian radio station, WBCL, broadcasts the love and hope of Jesus Christ to thousands of listeners each day. Forgotten Children Worldwide safeguards orphans and vulnerable children from poverty, abandonment, and the evils of human trafficking, while introducing them to their Heavenly Father. Together, WBCL and Forgotten Children Worldwide are partnering to build a […]
Ambassador’s Wife Visits
The outgoing USA Ambassador’s wife to Zimbabwe, Mrs. Mithi Aquino-Thomas, recently visited our partners at Glory to Glory. She saw the kids there and donated a wheelchair to one special girl whose name is Shine. We are reminded that each day we all have the opportunity to shine the light of Jesus to others. Generosity […]